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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.30, 400.10 and 169.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.30, 400.10 and 169.46 is: 253.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.30 : 400.10 = 169.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.30/400.10 = 169.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.30x = 400.10 × 169.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.30x = 67,800.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,800.95/267.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.65

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